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The UW is proud to be a nationally ranked university with a budget-minded price tag.
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Freshmen and Transfer
Annual Student Budget for Washington Residents 2013-14
Tuition for 2013-14 has not been established; thus, the student budget is presented as an estimate. The final student budget will be available in July, once the UW Board of Regents sets tuition.Lives Away from Home Lives With Parents Non- Traditional Tuition & Fees estimated $12,950 $12,950 $12,950 Room & Board $10,752 $3,402 $14,076 Books & Supplies $1,206 $1,206 $1,206 Personal Expenses $2,265 $2,265 $2,265 Transportation $414 $414 $1,296 Total estimated $27,587 $20,237 $31,793 Annual Student Budget for Nonresidents 2013-14
Tuition for 2013-14 has not been established; thus, the student budget is presented as an estimate. The final student budget will be available in July, once the UW Board of Regents sets tuition.Lives Away from Home Lives With Parents Non- Traditional Tuition & Fees estimated $31,960 $31,960 $31,960 Room & Board $10,752 $3,402 $14,076 Books & Supplies $1,206 $1,206 $1,206 Personal Expenses $2,265 $2,265 $2,265 Transportation $414 $414 $1,296 Total estimated $46,597 $39,247 $50,803 More Information
Lives Away From Home
All single undergraduate students without dependents (spouse or children) who are living away from parents’ home; undergraduate married students without children, whose spouses are also students.
Tuition and Fees
What do these tuition figures mean? Figures presented here are for full-time enrollment, that is, 10-18 credits per quarter. (We know it's confusing, but for purposes of financial aid eligibility, full-time is defined as 12 or more credits.)
When is tuition due? Tuition is due quarterly by Friday of the third week of the quarter. To help you and your family with budgeting, review the payment schedule.
Room and Board
How much is it? In determining students’ financial need, the Office of Student Financial Aid uses a figure of $10,752 for housing, food, and utilities. It is higher than the figure charged by Housing & Food Services (for double-room occupancy and preferred dining allowance) because it includes the cost of meals not covered in the campus dining plan.
What is the schedule for paying on-campus room and board? For students living on campus, room and board is paid quarterly. The first payment, approximately $3,100, is due on September 1 for autumn quarter, except for financial aid recipients, who pay after aid is dispersed.
Universal U-Pass
The Transportation category includes $228 per year ($76 per quarter) for the Universal U-Pass, which is charged as a mandatory fee to all students.
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International
Annual Student Budget for International Students For Students Entering the UW: Summer Qtr.
(12 months)Autumn Qtr.
(9 months)Full-time Tuition & Fees $39,209 $29,938 Health Insurance (required) $2,472 $2,472 Room & Board on Campus $13,292 $9,969 Books & Supplies $1,380 $1,035 Transportation (local) $552 $414 Clothing, Entertainment, Personal Items $3,020 $2,265 Total $59,925 $46,093 The annual student budget presented here is from the 2012-2013 academic year. The annual student budget for 2013-2014 will be available in July once the UW Board of Regents has set tuition.
More Information
Tuition and Fees
- Figures presented here are for full-time enrollment, that is, 10-18 credits per quarter, and for all undergraduate fields of study.
- International students studying in the U.S. on an F-1 visa are required to register for at least 12 credits in order to maintain full-time status as defined by U.S. immigration law.
- Tuition is due quarterly, by Friday of the third week of the each quarter. To help you and your family with budgeting, please refer to the payment schedule.
Room and Board
The amount listed for Room & Board includes food, utilities, and housing. It is higher than the figure charged by Housing & Food Services (based on double-room occupancy and the gold-level dining allowance) because it includes the cost of meals not covered in the campus dining plan.
What is the schedule for paying on-campus room and board? For students living on campus, room and board is paid quarterly. The first payment, approximately $3,100, is due on September 1 for autumn quarter.
Universal U-Pass
The Transportation category includes $228 per year ($76 per quarter) for the Universal U-Pass, which is charged as a mandatory fee to all students.
Health Insurance
Washington State Law (WAC 478-160-260) requires that all international students have adequate health insurance. All registered international students, regardless of visa type, are required to purchase UW student health insurance.
For further information about health insurance at the University, consult the Student Health Insurance Plan web page.
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Postbaccalaureates
You’ve been to college, so you know the ropes when it comes to tuition, financial aid, and getting things done on time. However, you’ll need special information about what the costs will be in the coming year or how the financial aid process works for postbacs.
FAFSA Filing Dates
Don’t wait to be admitted before filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority date for filing the (FAFSA) is February 28 for all quarters of the next academic year. Coming up: February 28, 2012, for academic year 2012-13.
Aid for Nonmatriculated + Undeclared Postbaccalaureate Students
Financial aid cannot generally be applied toward courses taken through UW Continuing Enrollment such as UW Extension, Online Learning, or Graduate Nonmatriculated.
Exception: nonmatriculated students are eligible for federal Stafford/Ford Direct Student Loan programs for a period of 12 consecutive months. Restrictions apply.
Useful Links
- Tuition Schedule for Postbaccalaureates
- Financial Aid Information for Nonmatriculated Students
- Tuition Exemption Program for UW Employees and Washington State employees
- UW Summer Quarter
- Non-Degree Enrollment for UW credit classes
